Venus Williams marries Andrea Preti twice — all about their Italy and Palm Beach ceremonies

Venus Williams marries Andrea Preti twice — all about their Italy and Palm Beach ceremonies

Venus Williams is closing out 2025 as a married woman. The seven-time Grand Slam singles champion married Andrea Preti, an actor, model and producer, in a lavish Palm Beach ceremony — three months after tying the knot in Italy, Vogue reported Tuesday. “It was just the happiest, most beautiful, sweetest day,” the bride, 45, recalled … Read more

New matcha teahouse in NYC’s Flatiron District offers scintillating Japanese ceremonies

New matcha teahouse in NYC’s Flatiron District offers scintillating Japanese ceremonies

The latest Japanese teahouse to open in Manhattan provides a lesson in ancient matcha rituals. The sensory experience begins with the smell of incense inside Sōrate’s new outpost in the Flatiron District. After that, a tea master prepares and serves the brew, with guests quietly taking in a “meditative ritual to enjoy the visuals and … Read more

Bride and groom can’t agree on wedding size and style — so they’re having separate ‘his’ and ‘hers’ ceremonies

Bride and groom can’t agree on wedding size and style — so they’re having separate ‘his’ and ‘hers’ ceremonies

“I do’s” sold separately? Customarily, newlyweds are often gifted monogrammed “his” and “hers” hand towels in celebration of their holy matrimony.  But luxe linens are apparently the last thing on one uncompromising couple’s list, as the fussy fiancées are giving themselves separate “his” and “hers” wedding ceremonies.  A Reddit user claims that their unyielding sister-in-law and … Read more

King Charles and Prince William’s ‘rivalry’ is in ‘the past’ after D-Day ceremonies: report

King Charles and Prince William’s ‘rivalry’ is in ‘the past’ after D-Day ceremonies: report

King Charles and Prince William are a force to be reckoned with. After the pair came together to mark 80 years since D-Day in Normandy, France, a friend of the king’s told the Sunday Times on June 9 that the father-son duo have an extremely healthy relationship at the moment as they lead the monarchy. … Read more